Cybersecurity Blog

Ransomware hasn’t disappeared—it has evolved. Today’s threat is more sophisticated, more scalable, and far more dangerous: cyber-enhanced fraud. Powered by AI, attackers are no longer just targeting systems—they’re targeting people. And unlike software, humans don’t receive automatic security updates. While organizations have invested heavily in strengthening their technical defenses, most remain critically vulnerable on the human side. In fact, an...

If you’ve ever submitted your DNA to 23andMe, now is the time to act. The company has filed for bankruptcy, and buried deep in their user agreement is a disturbing clause: they can sell your genetic data to whoever offers the highest bid. And that’s not a hypothetical—at one point, a major pharmaceutical company was the highest bidder for millions...

When most employees see Cybersecurity Training pop up on their calendars, their first instinct is to feign a mysterious illness. It’s no wonder: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) has earned a reputation for being the corporate equivalent of watching paint dry. But in a world where cybercriminals are evolving into full-fledged criminal enterprises—complete with HR departments and holiday parties—it’s time we...

There are two things I’ve learned from live-hacking an audience member’s smartphone during my keynotes: 1️⃣ Most of our passwords are terrible. 2️⃣ One simple change can make hacking your phone as hard as scoring Taylor Swift tickets. The Sleepover That Changed Everything I didn’t set out to become that dad—you know, the one who freaks out teenagers by hacking...

Quantum computing is like an army of super librarians—capable of reading millions of books at once thanks to a mind-bending property called superposition. But when you add quantum entanglement—where one librarian in Seattle instantly knows what her counterpart in Shanghai is thinking—you get a technology that will transform everything. From optimizing supply chains to revolutionizing AI and medical diagnostics, quantum...

We’ve just witnessed the largest hack of American telecom companies in history. If you’re a customer of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or any other major provider, your personal data may have been exposed. Hackers can intercept your texts, record your phone calls, and potentially steal sensitive information. The FBI has even issued an emergency alert in response to this unprecedented breach....

  In our fast-paced, tech-driven world, QR codes have become second nature. We scan them to check out restaurant menus, access Wi-Fi networks, or join virtual events. But beneath their convenience lies a potential cyber threat that’s catching many off guard: Quishing. Quishing—short for QR code phishing—is a sneaky variant of the classic phishing scam. Picture this: you’re at a...

You're already aware that credit card payments are safer than debit cards and checks, right? If someone spends fraudulently on your card, you call the credit card company and POOF! they make it disappear. But if you're ready to elevate your security game even further, it's time to tuck away that plastic card and start paying with your smartphone. Why,...

One in three Americans recently had their healthcare data hacked from UnitedHealth - TWICE. The stolen data likely includes medical and dental records, insurance details, Social Security numbers, email addresses and patient payment information. UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare (which processes an estimated 50% of all health insurance transactions in the U.S.), fell victim to a ransomware attack that thrust the...

Deepfakes use Artificial Intelligence (A.I) to create fake, hyper-realistic audio and video that is generally used to manipulate the viewer’s perception of reality. In most deepfakes, the legitimate person’s face or body has been digitally altered to appear to be someone else’s. Well known deepfakes have been created using movie stars and even poorly produced videos of world leaders. Removing...